Trail Running Calendar Tennessee 2026-2027

Take on the Rabid Raccoon 25K, a scenic trail run atop Raccoon Mountain in Chattanooga winding counter clockwise across rugged singletrack. All finishers earn a campfire mug and proceeds benefit SORBA Chattanooga.

Tackle rugged single track trails at Meeman Shelby Forest State Park on January 17, 2026 with 25K or 50K options over scenic blazed routes. All proceeds support local trail maintenance and every finisher earns a custom medal.

Enjoy a wooded 5k through Maryville College Woods with hills, streams, roots, and rocky terrain starting at McArthur Pavilion. Family friendly with a Kids Trail Mile and student options, chip timed and part of the Knoxville Track Club trail..

Join the 15th annual Mike Cooley Overton Park 10K trail race in Memphis on January 31, 2026, for a scenic run through The Links at Overton Park while supporting trail preservation. Fun awards, local sponsors, and a community vibe.

Join the Wesley Woods Trail Race on Feb 7 for scenic, hilly trail runs and a kids gravel mile at Camp Wesley Woods in Townsend TN. Multiple distances from a 3 mile loop to a 12 mile challenge, with proceeds supporting camp ministries.

Join TRAP 2026 at Meadow Creek Park for a fun trail run and refreshing lake plunge on a relaxed 5ish K course, with a plunge only option. Kids enjoy a fun run and ball pit plunge, and tickets include breakfast, a swag item and warming tents..

Gone Loco is an endurance event on the flat, runnable Eureka Trail in Athens TN with a 55k, 11 miler and 11 mile ruck. Limited to 150 runners and the 55k is a Cherokee Ultra qualifier, making it ideal for fast trail miles or rucking.

Take on a scenic one loop 50K through Enterprise South Nature Park in Chattanooga, featuring rolling single track, wooded trails and unique park landmarks. Expect varied terrain and a rewarding finish in February.

River to Clouds Trail Run in Chattanooga pairs scenic trail races with a lively whiskey festival and live music, creating a finish line party. The event has been postponed to 2027, with big prize purses for the longest races.

Join the Cedar Crest Trail Run in Lyles, Tennessee for a half marathon, 10k or hilly 5k on scenic, well marked trails with aid stations and a post race meal. Dog friendly camping makes it a perfect weekend outdoors.

Take on the McKee Southern 6, a scenic 6K through White Oak Mountain trails in Collegedale, TN, featuring a steep early climb and rolling finish. Proceeds benefit Southern Adventist University's outdoor programs for local kids.

Take on mud and hills at Dark Hollow Wallow with 11 mile, 5 mile and Kids Trail Mile options for all ages. Rustic trail racing with aid stations and family friendly entries, so bring water and be ready for a challenge.

Run rugged ridge line trails and jeep roads in Pegram TN with 50K, 25K or 12K options through the scenic Cheatham Wildlife area. Aid stations, awards and finisher perks like pizza and a pint add to the celebration.

Run scenic single track atop Signal Mountain with 50K or 10 mile options and river gorge views. Join the 25th running and enjoy post race food and local beer.

An 8 hour rogaine in Cheatham Wildlife Management Area near Pegram, Tennessee on March 7, 2026. Navigate by map and compass to score checkpoints as teams or solos, with trackers provided and mandatory gear keeping the challenge real.

Into the Son in Clarksville offers family friendly 1 mile and 5 km trail runs plus a virtual option to support Chapel Hill school sports. Scenic course reaches the Crosses on the Hill and in person runners receive a commemorative shirt.

Take on Viper 300 at Shelby Farms Park in Cordova, Tennessee from March 9 to 14, 2026. Choose from 25K to the 300 mile challenge on a scenic 33 mile loop through lakes and woods, with manned aid stations and live tracking for longer races.

The Trail That Can't Be Concord on March 21 in Knoxville is a spirited trail race at Concord Park offering 10K, 20K and a kids trail mile on moderately hilly single loop terrain. Join the Knoxville Track Club series with season pass options..

Run scenic trails at Fall Creek Falls State Park with a 50K or half marathon on the restored course and stocked aid stations. Finish with event swag, a long sleeve shirt and mugs plus hot food to celebrate.

Run scenic laps on the Tour de Wolf trail at Shelby Farms Park with 50 mile, 50K, 50K relay, or 10K options while supporting Cancer Kickers, a Memphis nonprofit. Enjoy aid stations and team relay fun while helping raise funds to send kids t..